Had a busy day? Promised to meet a friend that same evening? Not feeling up to it? Do you need a bit of a pick me up? Then step into a bath for 20 minutes after adding a drop or two of rosemary and geranium, or rosemary and rosewood for a most enjoyable way to put the spring back in to your step. 4. Drops of rosemary oil. 2. Drops of geranium/rosewood oil. This recipe [...]

Essential oils are aromatic essences made from leaves, flowers, berries, bark and roots of plants. Each oil has its own properties some are up-lifting and stimulating; other calming and sedating. If you have been recommended a particular oil but you find it is strong or overbearing don’t hold your hands up in the air in defeat. While all essential oils have their own qualities you will still be able to find an oil that does [...]

Do you like a nice cup of Earl Grey tea? Do you know that Earl Grey is flavoured with essential oil of Bergamot? There are a few essential oils that can be used to make a lovely aromatic cup of tea. The most obvious, after bergamot, is peppermint. This is then closely followed by lemon, orange and the one oil that is connected with sensuallity, jasmine. Of course some oils only work best when used [...]

For centuries now a wide spectrum of cultures have been aware of the powerful aphrodisiac potential of essential oils. Their fragrances can lift you up ready for that special night out, or balance emotions bringing a sense of warmth and relaxation. From physical ailments, to problems of the mind and spirit, aromatherapy has essential oils that can offer relief. Your vaporizer can be used anywhere in your home, or office. However, if you find carrying [...]

There are several ways to apply the healing powers of essential oils. Using a spray around your home not only adds wonderful smells to your home but they also make great air purifiers. Here in the UK winter time seems to go hand in hand with coughs and colds so lets start this page off with a recipe for viral infections, such as the cold/flu bug. Fighting infection 2. Drops of cinnamon oil * 2. [...]

No one has been able to put a date to the ancient healing art of aromatherapy. The Chinese make mention in their earliest writings to the plants being used for medicinal healing. The ancient Persians valued waters distilled from rose petals and orange blossom and used them both for cosmetics and treating illness. Aromatherapy Here in the UK essential oils are mainly used as massage oils, but in truth essential oils are very versatile. They [...]

Essential oils have many uses and benefits and can cover a wide range of problems. Stress is one such problem most of us meet regular in our day to day life style, not to mention feeling unwell from cough, colds, allergy problems and general day to day problems. By carefully selecting oils they can help most effectively in healing both our mind and bodily health. Many essential oils can be used for the same, or [...]